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From computer graphic design to making a pizza, Georgia National Fair has a contest for 4-H Youth! There are three areas of competition: Static Exhibits, General Contests, and Food Contests. For Static Exhibits, you create the exhibit and deliver it to the fair to be judged. They include Computer Graphic Design Contest, Decorated Agricultural Products…
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Each year during the Ellijay Apple Festival, there is a traditional Recipe Contest coordinated by the Gilmer FACS Agent; this year the annual apple recipe contest is a little different as they have opened a youth division too! 1st prize is $120 for youth! Top prize is $200 for the Adult Division. Also, no apple…
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Each year, the United Way of Gordon County hosts the Unity Run as a community event and fundraiser for United Way agencies. Gordon County 4-H receives significant funding from United Way of Gordon County, so each year we support the run by assisting with sorting t-shirts and preparing race materials for the runners. This year,…
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THIS WEEK Monday, September 12 4-H County Council Officer Meeting at 4:30 p.m.Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Market Lamb Show at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 13 Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Cattle Show at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14 Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Livestock Judging Contest Registration Deadline Thursday, September 15 Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Livestock Judging…
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Chattooga County Extension/4-H reached out to surrounding counties for assistance with their residents that are suffering the effects of the flood waters from the heavy rains last weekend. Gordon County 4-H office will be a drop-off point for water and canned food for the week of September 12-16. Please bring any SEALED gallons of water…
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Holiday Card Contest Rules All entries must be the student’s original drawing on an 8.5 x 5.5 inch (or 5.5 x 8.5 inch) sheet of white, unlined paper. All entries should somehow include 4-H in the theme for the message or design. All entries must be colorful, so they can be reproduced on the card.…
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Whenever I talk about our cotton boll and consumer judging team, it’s hard to explain what it is, and the name is not particularly helpful. I like to think of it as our “smart shopper” team, teaching youth how to get the best product for the best price. Anyone can be a part, because everyone is…
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THIS WEEK Monday, September 5 Gordon County Extension/4-H Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday Tuesday, September 6 No Scheduled Activities Wednesday, September 7 Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Youth Display Installation from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8 Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Livestock Show Registration DeadlineNorthwest Georgia Regional Fair Youth Display Installation from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, September…
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THIS WEEK Monday, August 29 No Scheduled Activities Tuesday, August 30 No Scheduled Activities Wednesday, August 31 Southern Region Teen Leader Conference Registration Deadline4-H Tech Changemakers State Training Registration DeadlineNorthwest Georgia Regional Fair Youth Display Contest Registration DeadlineGeorgia 4-H Photography Contest Submission Deadline Thursday, September 1 4-H Program Development Team Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Friday,…
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